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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Specialists

64 verified specialists treating minimally invasive spine surgery from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital, and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Ronald Lehman

Ronald Lehman, MD

Chief, Degenerative and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery; Associate Director, Spinal Deformity Service; Co-Director, Spine Fellowship; Full Professor with Tenure, Columbia University Department of Orthopedic Spine

Orthopaedics

New York, NY20+ years
Pediatric OrthopaedicsSpine Surgery
Adam Shimer

Adam Shimer, MD

Tenured Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Fellowship Co-Director, Orthopedic Spine Surgery; Medical Director, Orthopedic Surgery Inpatient Unit

Orthopaedics

Charlottesville, VA20+ years
Spine Surgery
Alexander Vaccaro

Alexander Vaccaro, M.D., PH.D.

Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery; Professor of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University; President, Rothman Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Cranberry Township, PA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Steven Ludwig

Steven Ludwig, M.D.

Professor of Orthopaedics; Division Head, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery; Executive Vice Chair, Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Hand & Upper ExtremityJoint ReplacementSpine Surgery
Lali Sekhon

Lali Sekhon, MD PHD

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, University of Nevada School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Reno, NV30+ years
Spine Surgery
Douglas Burton

Douglas Burton, M..D.

Marc and Elinor Asher Spine Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Kansas City, KS30+ years
Spine Surgery
Francis Shen

Francis Shen, M.D.

Warren G. Stamp Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Pediatrics, Head of Orthopaedic Spine Division, Co-Director of Spine Center, Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia

Orthopaedics

Charlottesville, VA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Robert Eastlack

Robert Eastlack, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Encinitas, CA20+ years
Spine Surgery
John Small

John Small, MD

Associate Assistant Professor, USF Department of Orthopaedics

Orthopaedics

Tampa, FL30+ years
Spine Surgery
Shane Burch

Shane Burch, MD

Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Spine Surgery
Wellington Hsu

Wellington Hsu, MD

Clifford C. Raisbeck Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Professor of Neurological Surgery; Director of Research, Musculoskeletal Institute, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Spine Surgery
Michael Smith

Michael Smith, MD

Orthopaedics

Topeka, KS30+ years
Spine Surgery
John Kleimeyer

John Kleimeyer, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedics

Redwood City, CA10+ years
Spine Surgery
Srikanth Divi

Srikanth Divi, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Orthopaedics

Chicago, IL10+ years
Orthopaedic TraumaSpine Surgery
Elizabeth Lord

Elizabeth Lord, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Spine Surgery
Sigurd Berven

Sigurd Berven, MD

Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Spine Surgery
James Bruffey

James Bruffey, M.D.

Orthopaedics

La Jolla, CA30+ years
Spine Surgery
Edward Smith

Edward Smith, MD

Orthopaedics

Meridian, MS10+ years
Spine Surgery
Brendan Patterson

Brendan Patterson, MD

Orthopaedics

Iowa City, IA15+ years
Joint ReplacementPediatric OrthopaedicsHand & Upper Extremity
Neil Badlani

Neil Badlani, MD

Director, Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

San Diego, CA
Spine Surgery

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of minimally invasive spine surgery specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a minimally invasive spine surgery specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for minimally invasive spine surgery depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these minimally invasive spine surgery specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches minimally invasive spine surgery care.